3/43.- Florence, The Duomo,
facade 1

The construction of
this cathedral began in 1296, its original layout was
designed by the architect Arnolfo di Cambio. In 1334
Giotto continued the works, and a few years later
Francesco Talenti and Lapo Ghini finished the cathedral.
In 1436 Filippo Brunelleschi added the famous
dome.

The original facade was demolished in 1587 (we dont know
the reason), and the sculptures that decorated it were brought to
the "Museo dellOpera del Duomo". The facade you are looking
at is a work of 1887, when de Fabris tried to imitate the original
one.